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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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